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So a complicated story:
I bought a transformer prime some time ago then rooted it and installed WOOKIE rom (http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=1674827) then it's sat unloved for a few months.
However I've tried to resurrect it for the festive period and am in trouble. (I've been a keen user of the roms on here for many years, with a smart phone for over 10 years, so I'm not completely thick!)
I'm trying to get paranoid android on it;
However, as soon as I go to CWM and try to install the ROM I get a terrible error message, (Will update once I can get it on my screen but it's on 0% charge currently) but can roll back to install a backup, so that's not the end of the world.
So my issue is how do I get from what I have to where I want to go to?
I think the solution is as follows:
a) I need to get Clockwork ROM working well first. Any ideas?
b) I need to downgrade the ROM to something, But I'm unsure what
c) If a and b are in place, I think I can do the rest.
Please help me! All this talk of downgrading roms has confused me.
1. Let go of CWM. No one uses it anymore. Download TWRP here: http://teamw.in/project/twrp2 It will probably fix your errors and it has a lot more features than CWM, is more polished etc.
2. Without NVFlash you can't downgrade. Here is guide how to do it: https://www.androidroot.mobi/pages/guides/tegra3-guide-nvflash-jellybean/ If you don't want to downgrade I recommend you to install CMB rom http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2501812 It's Android 4.3.1, everything works and is probably fastest ROM that we can get on our primes.
Thank a bunch zdenko1.
I'm on the case, however I left my laptop entirely flat overnight, so it's upto 0% and 3% charged. And it's Christmas eve!
It's really good to have someone help me out with a bit of detail - so thanks for this.
If I don't post, assume it works, and here's to a peaceful Christmas break to you all
Now I think I have cooked my goose!
I was unable to get anywhere with this,
So with an air of confidence I ran a program (again the name escapes me) which lets you return your computer back to stock, from which one is able to get it working and you're back to square 1.
Great I thought and as ususal I throw my self both feet in.
It formats fine etc until it asks me to get the original update ROM/blob I think -
which I didn't have, so hen tried to download it and couldn't find it.
So now I think it really is screwed
Nothing formatted, I can't enter recovery mode and things are looking bad.
Does ODIN work/provide an answer? If so please help!
Of course I realise that ODIN is Samsung own!
So I think I need a ROM/BLOB that restores me to a working copy via bootloader?
Is that on the right line?
Just seeing if I have to give this up as lost and sell as broken or can it be resurrected?
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DO NOT INSTALL ANY OTHER RECOVERY WHILE USING THE NEW 4.2.1 BOOTLOADER, THEY ARE NOT COMPATIBLE AT THE MOMENT, THE ONE BUILT IN IS MODDED. USE THE DOWNGRADE ZIP TO TAKE YOU BACK TO 4.1.1 BOOTLOADER AND RECOVERY IF YOU NEED IT.
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Using the link you provided in the OP, scroll down until you see the downgrade hairybean 4.1.1 bootloader and recovery. That should get you to a point of being able to flash a new rom.
Some news sites are saying AT&T will push it mid August.
In preparation, I've already returned to the stock 4.4.2 ROM and have flashed stock recovery. I'm still rooted, however. Will I still get the OTA update when it is released?
iArtisan said:
Some news sites are saying AT&T will push it mid August.
In preparation, I've already returned to the stock 4.4.2 ROM and have flashed stock recovery. I'm still rooted, however. Will I still get the OTA update when it is released?
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You should get it. But if any system files are changed by root, the OTA will not install. Otherwise, you should be good to go.
BTW, the Dev Edition 4.4.3 ROM is already posted in Development.
iArtisan said:
Some news sites are saying AT&T will push it mid August.
In preparation, I've already returned to the stock 4.4.2 ROM and have flashed stock recovery. I'm still rooted, however. Will I still get the OTA update when it is released?
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What ROM were you running and how did you get back to stock? I'm stuck on ARHD 10.1 and can't get back to stock
noobsquared said:
What ROM were you running and how did you get back to stock? I'm stuck on ARHD 10.1 and can't get back to stock
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He probably made a nandroid backup of his stock rom so that he could always go back to stock in cases like this.
You could technically use someone else stock nandroid as well just as long as all the numbers match up. I believe there was a thread here on that.
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iArtisan said:
Some news sites are saying AT&T will push it mid August.
In preparation, I've already returned to the stock 4.4.2 ROM and have flashed stock recovery. I'm still rooted, however. Will I still get the OTA update when it is released?
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Make sure you restore all the bloatware as well or it won't update. I found this out with the last update. I would hold off on the update until you know it's safe to proceed without losing root unless you want to confirm it first for us. [emoji16]
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What ROM were you running and how did you get back to stock? I'm stuck on ARHD 10.1 and can't get back to stock
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What do you mean when you say you "can't get back to stock". What did you try and what was the result?
You can just flash a stock rooted ROM, a stock nandroid (as previously suggested) or run the 1.58 RUU.
volcalstone said:
He probably made a nandroid backup of his stock rom so that he could always go back to stock in cases like this.
You could technically use someone else stock nandroid as well just as long as all the numbers match up. I believe there was a thread here on that.
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redpoint73 said:
What do you mean when you say you "can't get back to stock". What did you try and what was the result?
You can just flash a stock rooted ROM, a stock nandroid (as previously suggested) or run the 1.58 RUU.
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I got this nandroid (1.12.502.18 - TWRP 2.6.3.3 Thanks to Wonders_Never_Cease) from http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2701376 and tried to restore, it ends abruptly leaving wifi and boot screen broken. Phone still boots in ARHD 10.1 but doesn' work perfectly. I put the folder from rar file under TWRP Backup folder and it picked up fine but won't restore. Maybe because I have TWRP 2.7.1.0?
I just picked up the phone and it is S-ON with bootloader unlocked/tempered. I'm trying to get back to stock till we have RUU to convert it to DE eventually like the M7.
I was not able to download the RUU EXE file since it keeps ending abruptly like others suggested. I also tried the HBOOT no PC required version of RUU but it would end abruptly at parsing. Maybe because I'm S-ON? I checked the MID and CID, they are both AT&T stock.
Try flashing a stock rooted ROM from my Index (under CUSTOM ROMs): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
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I was not able to download the RUU EXE file since it keeps ending abruptly like others suggested.
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I know lots of folks have been having this problem. One guy was going to post a mirror of the RUU, so you might see if he got around to that.
But honestly, the OTA isn't rolling out yet, so why bother at this point? I would just reflash Viper and get your phone fully working again and worry about the OTA later.
And why bother with the OTA at all, or wait for it to roll out? There are already 4.4.3 custom ROMs available. And there is also an AT&T version specific ROM based on the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The AT&T "official" OTA will probably have little if anything different from the DE ROM, aside from all of AT&T's crappy bloatware apps.
redpoint73 said:
Try flashing a stock rooted ROM from my Index (under CUSTOM ROMs): http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2751432
I know lots of folks have been having this problem. One guy was going to post a mirror of the RUU, so you might see if he got around to that.
But honestly, the OTA isn't rolling out yet, so why bother at this point? I would just reflash Viper and get your phone fully working again and worry about the OTA later.
And why bother with the OTA at all, or wait for it to roll out? There are already 4.4.3 custom ROMs available. And there is also an AT&T version specific ROM based on the 4.4.4 Dev Edition RUU: http://forum.xda-developers.com/att-htc-one-m8/development/att-4-4-3-2-22-1540-3-debloated-sense-6-t2837365
The AT&T "official" OTA will probably have little if anything different from the DE ROM, aside from all of AT&T's crappy bloatware apps.
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Thanks for the links and everything man but the whole reason I'm trying to go back to completely stock is that I feel there is something wrong with my phone or maybe this is normal for M8. When I flash ARHD 10.1 and click on finish installation, screen gets back to TWRP but then it goes dark for around 2 minutes. I thought it was dead but it finally lit back up and let me restart the phone. Tap on restart and it took a minute. First boot took well over 5 minutes. Been working fine since but I'm not sure why it sometime just sits there with screen off and pimps on it's own. I may try the full AT&T 4.4.3 ROM since it's very close to stock. If I update firmware, can I not go back to stock nandroid? Which I can't anyways but just wondering.
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When I flash ARHD 10.1 and click on finish installation, screen gets back to TWRP but then it goes dark for around 2 minutes. I thought it was dead but it finally lit back up and let me restart the phone.
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So after the ROM fully installs (progress bar fills up) and you click "Finish" in AROMA, the screen goes blank for 2 minutes? I haven't seen that. But it might be a ARDH anomaly (I've never flashed it).
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First boot took well over 5 minutes.
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Totally normal on the first boot after any ROM flash.
noobsquared said:
Been working fine since but I'm not sure why it sometime just sits there with screen off and pimps on it's own.
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Ummm, not sure what is being said here "pimp on it's own". I'm guessing a typo or darned auto correct!
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If I update firmware, can I not go back to stock nandroid? Which I can't anyways but just wondering.
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I would highly recommend updating firmware if anything is acting buggy on a 2.22 base ROM.
You should be able to restore a nandroid fine with updated firmware. Only thing, is if the nandroid was based on a 1.XX ROM and doesn't play well with the new firmware, you may need to downgrade the firmware.
But honestly, things tend to be always moving forward firmware-wise. It won't be long until all custom ROMs are based on 2.XX, and the 1.XX base wil become obsolete; with most folks being on the newer firmware and few (if any) reasons to go back or be on old firmware.
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So after the ROM fully installs (progress bar fills up) and you click "Finish" in AROMA, the screen goes blank for 2 minutes? I haven't seen that. But it might be a ARDH anomaly (I've never flashed it).
I would highly recommend updating firmware if anything is acting buggy on a 2.22 base ROM.
You should be able to restore a nandroid fine with updated firmware. Only thing, is if the nandroid was based on a 1.XX ROM and doesn't play well with the new firmware, you may need to downgrade the firmware.
But honestly, things tend to be always moving forward firmware-wise. It won't be long until all custom ROMs are based on 2.XX, and the 1.XX base wil become obsolete; with most folks being on the newer firmware and few (if any) reasons to go back or be on old firmware.
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Yes, once the rom is installed, it exits out to TWRP, I get a flash of TWRP screen and then it goes dark. I press power button and wait for 2 minutes for it to come back on. I'm tempted to just convert it to Dev Edition but with all the issues people are having with phones these days, I want to make sure I can get it fixed under warranty or something if hardware craps out.
I am not even able to restore the nandroid for AT&T at this point. TWRP starts restoring nandroid and then goes back to TWRP main screen and the ARHD rom becomes very buggy (wifi won't turn on, gets super slow, developer warning on boot screen goes away, etc.)
I will try to update the firmware and try to get on that AT&T Rom bandwagon to see how it goes. Thanks for all your help and input. I wish it wasn't so complicated with M8. M7 was so easy to mess with or maybe I got used to that lol
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I am not even able to restore the nandroid for AT&T at this point. TWRP starts restoring nandroid and then goes back to TWRP main screen and the ARHD rom becomes very buggy (wifi won't turn on, gets super slow, developer warning on boot screen goes away, etc.)
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After a aborted TWRP restore, I'm actually surprised to see the formerly installed ROM (I think that is what you are saying) to boot at all. Wipe and reflash ARHD.
Broken WiFi is a known issue with the 2.22 based ROMs + outdated firmware. Not sure about the other issues, but updating the firmware and reflashing ARHD might do the trick.
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Yes, once the rom is installed, it exits out to TWRP, I get a flash of TWRP screen and then it goes dark. I press power button and wait for 2 minutes for it to come back on.
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That's odd. Did this only happen once, or can your reproduce this bug? Any mention of this on the ARHD thread?
You might also try to wipe cache and re-install TWRP. Could just be a bad TWRP install.
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I'm tempted to just convert it to Dev Edition but with all the issues people are having with phones these days, I want to make sure I can get it fixed under warranty or something if hardware craps out.
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FYI, as long as you are a current account holder, AT&T doesn't give a darn what you change in software, they will still honor the warranty if there is a hardware issue.
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After a aborted TWRP restore, I'm actually surprised to see the formerly installed ROM (I think that is what you are saying) to boot at all. Wipe and reflash ARHD.
Broken WiFi is a known issue with the 2.22 based ROMs + outdated firmware. Not sure about the other issues, but updating the firmware and reflashing ARHD might do the trick.
That's odd. Did this only happen once, or can your reproduce this bug? Any mention of this on the ARHD thread?
You might also try to wipe cache and re-install TWRP. Could just be a bad TWRP install.
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Thanks for the information on hardware warranty. I hope it never comes to that.
I actually installed ARHD twice or 3 times last night since every attempt to go back to AT&T stock failed and I had a half working jacked up device. I went in TWRP, re-installed ARHD and everything was good to go. Every time I installed the ROM, I had to wait a couple minutes to hit reboot after ROM installation since TWRP would take a nap. I'm not too worried about it since everything seems to be working fine but it's still kinda bothersome, you know?
At this point in time, everything is running well on ARHD 10.1 so I guess I will take a chill pill.
Thanks once again for all your help
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Thanks for the information on hardware warranty. I hope it never comes to that.
I actually installed ARHD twice or 3 times last night since every attempt to go back to AT&T stock failed and I had a half working jacked up device. I went in TWRP, re-installed ARHD and everything was good to go. Every time I installed the ROM, I had to wait a couple minutes to hit reboot after ROM installation since TWRP would take a nap. I'm not too worried about it since everything seems to be working fine but it's still kinda bothersome, you know?
At this point in time, everything is running well on ARHD 10.1 so I guess I will take a chill pill.
Thanks once again for all your help
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Just an FYI- the black screen is a common problem with aroma installers and is well known.. All the other issues? I haven't a clue.
Hello!
I'm using 2.22 WWE version stock rom with 4.4.3, but I have long boots of device with old AT&T firmware.
Is there any way to update firmware?
I'm s-on, and firewater doesn't works.
noobsquared said:
Thanks for the information on hardware warranty. I hope it never comes to that.
I actually installed ARHD twice or 3 times last night since every attempt to go back to AT&T stock failed and I had a half working jacked up device. I went in TWRP, re-installed ARHD and everything was good to go. Every time I installed the ROM, I had to wait a couple minutes to hit reboot after ROM installation since TWRP would take a nap. I'm not too worried about it since everything seems to be working fine but it's still kinda bothersome, you know?
At this point in time, everything is running well on ARHD 10.1 so I guess I will take a chill pill.
Thanks once again for all your help
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OP here.
The black screen you're getting is due to TWRP timing out. You can turn that off in the settings. This is a non-issue though and nothing to worry about.
The long boot times, however, is a problem. This is happening because you're on the old AT&T firmware. Unfortunately, there's no way to flash the latest firmware without S-OFF. Your only option is to return to stock and wait for the official 4.4.3 OTA. Flash a nandroid backup (I'll send you a link to the one I used later, or just search around for the master list here.) through TWRP and then flash stock recovery through fastboot. Let me know if you need detailed instructions on how to do this.
Thanks guys for all the help and support. I messed with the phone quite a bit and tried quite a few things and all the posts here help me learn a lot too. I was able to go all stock after s-off using that RUU method. I tried a couple other roms and finally back to dev edition stock for now. Was able to convert completely to stock with all the info and so far so good.
Once again, thanks a bunch everyone
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OP here.
The black screen you're getting is due to TWRP timing out. You can turn that off in the settings. This is a non-issue though and nothing to worry about.
The long boot times, however, is a problem. This is happening because you're on the old AT&T firmware. Unfortunately, there's no way to flash the latest firmware without S-OFF. Your only option is to return to stock and wait for the official 4.4.3 OTA. Flash a nandroid backup (I'll send you a link to the one I used later, or just search around for the master list here.) through TWRP and then flash stock recovery through fastboot. Let me know if you need detailed instructions on how to do this.
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I bit the bullet and just paid $25 for SunShine so I could get S-OFF and update the firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
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I bit the bullet and just paid $25 for SunShine so I could get S-OFF and update the firmware
http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=2792487
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I had to do the same thing but given that what a pain it is without s-off, I'm not complaining. $25 is a small fee to pay for the peace of mind that you ha e almost full control of the device now.
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Ok, so I've rooted and put custom roms on numerous phones. I've been trying to put a custom recovery, twrp or cwm, whatever, on my wife's phone, but have got a wall. I know for sure, 100% that I am rooted. I tired to install twrp and cwm via their respective apps, ends up in either bootloop trying to boot into recovery (and FYI, the screen shows that a custom recovery is installed, just doesn't load into recovery and restarts). And tried both via Odin, but got the same result. Have never ran into this problem before with any of my phone's, all of the galaxy's and Galaxy Note's since the S2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks homies!
Just to add, yes I made sure double checked, triple checked that I was installing the correct recovery for the phone model. Also, she has done all the ota updates that sprint has pushed as of last week (2/9/15).
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Ok, so I've rooted and put custom roms on numerous phones. I've been trying to put a custom recovery, twrp or cwm, whatever, on my wife's phone, but have got a wall. I know for sure, 100% that I am rooted. I tired to install twrp and cwm via their respective apps, ends up in either bootloop trying to boot into recovery (and FYI, the screen shows that a custom recovery is installed, just doesn't load into recovery and restarts). And tried both via Odin, but got the same result. Have never ran into this problem before with any of my phone's, all of the galaxy's and Galaxy Note's since the S2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks homies!
Just to add, yes I made sure double checked, triple checked that I was installing the correct recovery for the phone model. Also, she has done all the ota updates that sprint has pushed as of last week (2/9/15).
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OK, from your post it looks like you have done this before. To be sure lets go through the motions one more time.
Your device is updated to 4.4.4 NK4 the latest KitKat version. It's rooted you have supersu icon and run a root checker. First download again ( in case you got a bad download ) a copy of Philz CWM version 6.48.4 here is the link https://goo.im/devs/philz_touch/CWM_Advanced_Edition/hlte/ use "phil'z_touch_6.48.6-hlte.tar.md5" . I like to use odin version v1.85 it's little older but very stable, here is a link https://mega.co.nz/#!oA5xzTAL!LXoVWB...ZlOMSWdRGVX6Uo now flash the .tar file with odin. Make sure you let device boot up on it's own back to the OS, do not pull the cable and boot the device yourself. Then try and boot into recovery.
If it bootloops again, I would backup all your data to the PC desktop, and then do a factory reset get back to bone stock ( that means when your in download mode it says Samsung Official status not custom ) so many times I have seen folks with an unrooted device where the bootloader still says custom and you end up with a dirty flash or worse. It may take a couple factory resets to get back to stock, it doesn't always take the first time. When I flash a custom rom and then decide to go back to stock, I flash the rom two or three times to make sure I'm bone stock.
If the factory reset doesn't work you may have to flash a new stock NK4 OS. Then root again and install the recovery. Here is my thread with all the info you need http://forum.xda-developers.com/note-3-sprint/general/samsung-note-3-rom-flashin-basics-t2896440 , Enjoy !!!
Thanks for taking the time to give me a detailed response. Sounds like I'm gonna have to wait till Wednesday or Thursday when im off work and have some time to do this, but yeah, I was thinking maybe just a factory reset, but I'll use your links and try it one more time first. I'll let ya know. Thanks again
Do you have another link to the older Odin (1.85).the link says the file isn't there... Thanks again
Never got to test it out, but she didn't really want a custom rom anyway, just the WiFi hotspot, and I finally found a method that works, big shout out to idone for his awesome app. If anyone else is looking for WiFi hotspot without root that sees this, check out his tread in the apps and themes, for this phone. Worked like a charm. Thanks again jimzweb1. Much appreciate the reply!
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Never got to test it out, but she didn't really want a custom rom anyway, just the WiFi hotspot, and I finally found a method that works, big shout out to idone for his awesome app. If anyone else is looking for WiFi hotspot without root that sees this, check out his tread in the apps and themes, for this phone. Worked like a charm. Thanks again jimzweb1. Much appreciate the reply!
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Awesome, Ya idone is the man when it comes to enabling the mobile hotspot be careful what you click with app. I will correct that link. Thanks
Psychotic-Cerebellum said:
Ok, so I've rooted and put custom roms on numerous phones. I've been trying to put a custom recovery, twrp or cwm, whatever, on my wife's phone, but have got a wall. I know for sure, 100% that I am rooted. I tired to install twrp and cwm via their respective apps, ends up in either bootloop trying to boot into recovery (and FYI, the screen shows that a custom recovery is installed, just doesn't load into recovery and restarts). And tried both via Odin, but got the same result. Have never ran into this problem before with any of my phone's, all of the galaxy's and Galaxy Note's since the S2. Any help would be greatly appreciated. Thanks homies!
Just to add, yes I made sure double checked, triple checked that I was installing the correct recovery for the phone model. Also, she has done all the ota updates that sprint has pushed as of last week (2/9/15).
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That's the problem Knox security is getting harder flash engineering boot loader again then try rashr in app store to flash philz
Hi guys,
I'm new here. I didn't root my S3 yet, but I want to do it and install new rom. But first I would need your help with Rom choosing, as I'm completely blind in this matter
The thing is, I would prefer a ROM which let me choose which application I want to install on my phone and which not - check/uncheck option. This rom should be FAST and stable.
As I have no experience at all, I would like to ask you which ROM will be the best for me? Btw, it would be great if I can choose language (Polish).
Hope you will help me
Regards,
Karol
edit: sorry for typo in the topic, impossible to change it now
Hi, I am in the same boat. Stock standard international S3, but extremely slow. Ram usage on startup is 700mb.
Which rom would you guys suggest that is both stable (no bugs), and fast (using much less ram).
This is my everyday phone, I take a lot of photos, especially the camera should be functioning perfectly.
Any help would be much appreciated.
Edit: Last time I rooted and played around with these things were about 3-4 years ago with my Sony X10 mini. I am slowly getting back into it, reading up on the latest rooting apps etc.
@errolpl: Search in development subforum for 'aroma installer'. Usually these ROMs offer only system apps to choose. 3rd party user apps you'll have to install by your own. You can edit the header with edit-function.
@demozzracy: If you want full camera suport, I recommend NCS-ROM: based on last JB-firmware, but brilliant debloated. So slim, fast, battery friendly and all hardware working. I'm testing many LP-ROMs, but they are primarily newer, hardly better (for S3).
@rp158: Thank you!
I was extremely new just a few weeks back as well. I must say that my attempts on finding a solution for my slow S3 has been a rather hard and bumpy road.
To help you save some time, here is what I've gathered so far:
Last time I flashed phone firmware, a couple of years ago, it required a PC, a cable and some funky software.
Then when I flashed my S3 for the first time, about a year ago, I started out with Cyanogenmod and used their app+cable installer. I think this is still the easiest way to root the phone, and get started with custom roms. Even if you plan to use some other rom than Cyanogenmod.
When the phone is rooted you can install TWRP, simply done via an app on the appstore. TWRP is recovery firmware that can stay on the phone, even though you flash new roms. (The phone is divided into several separate sections, bootloader, recovery, actual system, and data area.... I don't even know much about it yet.) The important part is that it is extremely easy to flash new roms using this tool, and a micro SD-card.
Simply drop the rom zip file onto the card and flash them. (For some roms you need to flash some "GAPPS" as well. These are the google apps, like the play store etc. If you don't flash them you can't really use the phone for much.)
This is where the real problems start. Finding the right ROM.
The S3 is old, and only supported up to Jelly Bean for my 1GB international version, or Kitkat if you have one of the 2gb versions.
This has not stopped developers in providing both Kitkat and Lollipop to any version of the S3. However... as eager they are to provide the newest coolest features, just as lazy do they seem to be with their testing. (Sorry guys, but someone has to say it.)
So I've gone through some roms now... none of them really good.
The first Official Cyanogenmod I flashed half a year ago. I used this for almost a year.. but the camera would crash constantly, and the phone was not able to display video. For example movieclips on facebook.
Second ROM: Cyanogenmod has also stopped developing for the S3, so a few weeks back I switched to some unofficial version. It seemed to work... camera and video was ok, and everything had the nice Lollipop feel to it.
However MMS did not work. I could receive one and send one, next ones would require a reboot for them to work. The problem was brought up in the ROM Q/A tread, but the answer from the developer was: Sorry I don't use MMS so I don't really see a problem.
Third: Onto some next rom. This one was tagged STABLE. It was far from it. In fact it was even easier to discover that this rom had the same MMS problem. Because the message app would crash immediately when trying to send one.
4th attemt was the same rom, but a different kernel... still the same problem.
5th rom was Blisspop... Wau, this was beautiful! Cool webpage, Cool animations.... it was just too bad that the site is dead, and that the rom can't even run for 24 hours without the android keyboard crashing 25 times or so. Also Blisspop has OTA updates... the only problem is that it constantly says that there is a new version for the S3.. but the download fails. Apparently some bad change to the website caused this, and apparently this problem has been going on for 3 months without anyone bothering to fix it.
6th was Archidroid. The second to top ROM for the S3. It looks cool, and has many features... but just as other Lollipop ROMs, sending MMS's without error is not one of them....
I've really tried everything. People always says that the MMS problems are due to APN's not being set up correctly, doing some reboots etc.... but trust me... I've set them up so many times you wouldn't belive it.
7th. After reading this thread and rp158's recommendation of NCS-ROM I'm now running that one. Without a single thing being set up, I was able to send and receive MMS's right away.
However... now I'm stuck back at the ugly kitkat look, and Touch wiz.
tl;dr;
So what do I want to say with all this?
Get root and TWRP and start playing around with ROMs
Lollipop does not look like an option for the S3, at least not right now
Don't let yourself be fooled by nice webpages or [STABLE]-tags, or comments that say: "I've been running this since yesterday.. it's 100% stable!"
Timusius thanks a lot for that post.
Puts things in perspective.
As I said in my post, I am ok with the KitKat look, as long as it is stable, I am always on call at work, and cant afford constant phone crashes.
I am going to try the root/twrp to NCS rom in the next couple of days
@Timusius thank you for your post. You help me a lot!
S5 Sensation
errolpl said:
Hi guys,
I'm new here. I didn't root my S3 yet, but I want to do it and install new rom. But first I would need your help with Rom choosing, as I'm completely blind in this matter
The thing is, I would prefer a ROM which let me choose which application I want to install on my phone and which not - check/uncheck option. This rom should be FAST and stable.
As I have no experience at all, I would like to ask you which ROM will be the best for me? Btw, it would be great if I can choose language (Polish).
Hope you will help me
Regards,
Karol
edit: sorry for typo in the topic, impossible to change it now
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It's 5 months already that im using S5 Sensation rom for i9300/9305 ( 4.4.4 kitkat). This rom has S5/Note4 features and works great im satisfied. No problems so far, no bugs, etc ^^
It comes with AROMA installer and lets you to choose which apps you want to install and which not.
Cooldato said:
It's 5 months already that im using S5 Sensation rom for i9300/9305 ( 4.4.4 kitkat). This rom has S5/Note4 features and works great im satisfied. No problems so far, no bugs, etc ^^
It comes with AROMA installer and lets you to choose which apps you want to install and which not.
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How you install those rom?
Pixelzack said:
How you install those rom?
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Device must be rooted + newest cwm recovery installed. After that you just download custom rom, move it to ur phone memory/sdcard and flash it throught recovery mode
Cooldato said:
Device must be rooted + newest cwm recovery installed. After that you just download custom rom, move it to ur phone memory/sdcard and flash it throught recovery mode
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My phone already rooted without cwm,can i just install cwm like i did to root my phone?
Pixelzack said:
My phone already rooted without cwm,can i just install cwm like i did to root my phone?
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https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager here is the latest CWM versions for smartphones, but its .img file and u cannt flash it directly from Odin. U need to make .img into .tar.md5 odin flash-able file by some tools, or flash it via adb shell, etc.
Anyway here is Odin rdy .tar file , go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-clockworkmod-touch-6-0-3-2-gt-t1719744 download recovery-cwmtouch-6.0.3.2-GTI9300.tar and flash it via Odin / Download mode.
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https://www.clockworkmod.com/rommanager here is the latest CWM versions for smartphones, but its .img file and u cannt flash it directly from Odin. U need to make .img into .tar.md5 odin flash-able file by some tools, or flash it via adb shell, etc.
Anyway here is Odin rdy .tar file , go to this link http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-clockworkmod-touch-6-0-3-2-gt-t1719744 download recovery-cwmtouch-6.0.3.2-GTI9300.tar and flash it via Odin / Download mode.
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Can I use this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-clockworkmod-touch-6-0-3-2-gt-t1719744
Pixelzack said:
Can I use this one?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/gal...covery-clockworkmod-touch-6-0-3-2-gt-t1719744
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Sure, thats what i linked you above.
Cooldato said:
Sure, thats what i linked you above.
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Hahaha Thanks dude for helping noob like me
Pixelzack said:
Hahaha Thanks dude for helping noob like me
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No problem Feel free to poke me if u meet some troubles ^^
Cooldato said:
No problem Feel free to poke me if u meet some troubles ^^
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How to install this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/i9300-to-n00t-bring-lte-fun-to-3g-t2886574
just need some detailed guide xD
Pixelzack said:
How to install this?
http://forum.xda-developers.com/galaxy-s3/development/i9300-to-n00t-bring-lte-fun-to-3g-t2886574
just need some detailed guide xD
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1. Install ClockworkMod(or PhilZ) recovery
2. Put ROM on your SD card
3. Enter recovery mode
4. Perform a full data wipe(except you're running previous versions of back-to-n00t)
5. Flash ROM
6. Flash SuperSU
Cooldato said:
1. Install ClockworkMod(or PhilZ) recovery
2. Put ROM on your SD card
3. Enter recovery mode
4. Perform a full data wipe(except you're running previous versions of back-to-n00t)
5. Flash ROM
6. Flash SuperSU
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perform a full data wipe means "Factory reset"?
How to flash rom? It's included in the recovery mode?
How to flash SuperSU?
Pixelzack said:
perform a full data wipe means "Factory reset"?
How to flash rom? It's included in the recovery mode?
How to flash SuperSU?
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yeah this means doing a "Factory reset", must be done throught Recovery mode, wipe data, wipe cache, wipe dalvik cache.
Put ROM on your SD card, then enter Recovery Mode by pressing Home + Volume UP + Power buttons and ull have smth like:
Install Zip -> Choose Zip from /Storage/Sdcard (External SDcard) , Search for ur ROM file and start flashing :X
Flash the SuperSu .zip file same way as flashing ROM.
So I am getting ready to make the move to root / custom rom on a ZVA. It seems there are some mixed thoughts on best route to root. What is the easiest method right now that works with that rev?
Also, I am thinking about going with Cyanogen. Could anyone give their 2 cents on that vs stock rom? Part of the reason for my decision is I am getting tired of the lag on my stock ROM even after I disabled all the bloat that I could. Does lag go away with CM?
Also... does the power on/off work the same? Call me crazy, but I would rather not have the double tap screen on function. I would like to be forced to use the button.
Any final pointers when it comes to the process?
Thanks.
Best way in my opinion is to revert back to zv4, then use Stump root, then bump, then add TWRP recovery. Some are having issues with the one clicks working with stock 5.0.1. I think this is the safest way, but you must be familiar with ODIN when messing with firmware flashing. Stock versus aftermarket roms are usually based on what you want. For me, I use WiFi calling all the time, so I can't use aftermarket roms, because WiFi calling only works on stock based roms. In my experience, battery is not that much better on either kind of rom. CM to me is too plain, I'd rather use Pacman, more feature packed.
sent from my LG G3
edufur said:
So I am getting ready to make the move to root / custom rom on a ZVA. It seems there are some mixed thoughts on best route to root. What is the easiest method right now that works with that rev?
Also, I am thinking about going with Cyanogen. Could anyone give their 2 cents on that vs stock rom? Part of the reason for my decision is I am getting tired of the lag on my stock ROM even after I disabled all the bloat that I could. Does lag go away with CM?
Also... does the power on/off work the same? Call me crazy, but I would rather not have the double tap screen on function. I would like to be forced to use the button.
Any final pointers when it comes to the process?
Thanks.
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I just did this exact same thing and it was really easy.. I did this for root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Then i just use the one click app here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= to flash twrp and flashed CyanogenMod without needing to downgrade my phone at all.. BUT WHEN YOU USE THIS APP YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET A SECURITY ERROR WHEN BOOTING BACK TO STOCK ROM SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CYANOGENMOD ALREADY DOWNLOADED TO YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD AND FLASH IT AND IT WILL BOOT UP FINE
churchey360 said:
I just did this exact same thing and it was really easy.. I did this for root http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t=
Then i just use the one click app here http://forum.xda-developers.com/showthread.php?t= to flash twrp and flashed CyanogenMod without needing to downgrade my phone at all.. BUT WHEN YOU USE THIS APP YOU WILL MOST LIKELY GET A SECURITY ERROR WHEN BOOTING BACK TO STOCK ROM SO MAKE SURE YOU HAVE CYANOGENMOD ALREADY DOWNLOADED TO YOUR EXTERNAL SD CARD AND FLASH IT AND IT WILL BOOT UP FINE
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I was able to root with the root tool on ZVA. I had to do some manual stuff to make it fully work, but it did. I also loaded the TWRP and CM12.1. Everything is working great as far as the ROM goes. I am having issues though with the phone not being able to reboot without pulling the battery first. If I don't do that, it just goes blank and does not power up.
I'm with you I just recently rooted mine on ZVA and tried the one click scripts but none of them worked for me. I had to use the script for ZVA but enter it manually which was still pretty easy and worked first try. Now I'm trying to figure out how to go about a custom recovery so i can run Xposed and maybe a custom ROM. I'v been reading a lot and I haven't come across any proven method to do it on ZVA. Seems like you can do it with AutoRec but like churchey360 said you have to have a ROM on your phone already that you can boot into because the stock will bring up the security error and I'm not sure if Flashify still works for recovery.